The Ukraine-born grappler who has taken the sumo world by storm is now in deep training for a historic run at the highest prize in ⁠Japan’s national sport. Aonishiki, whose sumo name means “blue ...

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With a new generation of rikishi coming to the fore, sumo is entering a new era. We look at how winning techniques and fighting styles are evolving and track the rise of Ukrainian Ozeki Aonishiki.

Aonishiki’s victory at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 25--his second consecutive championship—heightened his chances of being promoted to the sport’s highest rank of yokozuna. The ...